New York City Comic Con News Round-Up for 2011

Over the weekend, New York Comic Con celebrated comic books and entertainment. It was jam-packed with events, panels, and screenings. This GalleyCat correspondent brought back some news from the show.

1. At the Legendary Comics panel, Frank Miller confirmed that he will publish new Sin City comics with Dark Horse Comics.

2. Archaia Entertainment editor-in-chief Stephen Christy described the graphic novel adaptation of Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl‘s screenplay A Tale of Sand as “Alice in Wonderland meets 127 Hours if directed by Jim Henson.” The graphic novel will be released this December.

6. In May 2012, Image Comics will launch a three-issue miniseries chronicling the adventures of Captain Brooklyn, celebrating New York City’s beloved borough.

7. During the Archie Comics panel, it was announced that issue #626 feature a guest appearance from former NFL star Michael Strahan. In issue #16 of the Life with Archie series, readers will seeKevin Keller in military uniform and meet Dr. Clay Walker.

8. J.K. Rowling‘s magical game of Quidditch has been adapted for “muggles.” New York Comic Con attendees were treated to matches from several human teams.